Security update for python-paramiko
Description
A security update for python-paramiko addresses CVE-2026-44405, which involves a data integrity compromise due to the use of the SHA-1 algorithm. This vulnerability affects certain SUSE Linux Enterprise versions and related python-paramiko packages. A patch is available to mitigate this issue.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-44405 is a vulnerability in python-paramiko where the allowed use of the SHA-1 algorithm can lead to data integrity compromise. The issue is fixed by a security update released by the SUSE Product Security Team. The affected packages include specific versions of python-paramiko and related documentation packages for SUSE Linux Enterprise. The vulnerability does not have a CVSS score assigned but is rated medium severity by the source.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows for potential data integrity compromise due to reliance on the SHA-1 algorithm, which is considered cryptographically weak. This could undermine the trustworthiness of data handled by python-paramiko in affected versions.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available for the affected python-paramiko packages. Users should apply the official security update provided by SUSE to remediate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- CLEANSTART-2026-OW56041
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.3
- Ecosystems
- ["Alpine"]
Threat ID: 6a984544acd9273b496aaf4b
Added to database: 09/02/2026, 15:48:20 UTC
Last enriched: 09/17/2026, 03:22:12 UTC
Last updated: 10/17/2026, 06:48:17 UTC
Views: 25
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